Corporate accountant

Gray Collection; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance plan with telemedecine

Group RRSP and DPSP (Deferred Profit)

50% employee discount at all of ourEst

Discounts with our business partners (

Company culture that values employees

Employee recognition events

Growing company with opportunities for

Job summary

Gray Collection, an award-winning hospitality group in Montreal, is seeking a Corporate Accountant to manage the full accounting cycle for a portfolio of operating entities. The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting across properties.

The successful candidate will perform month-end closes, reconciliations, intercompany activity, and cash flow forecasting while supporting audits. CPA designation (or in progress) and 3–5 years of full-cycle accounting are preferred.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in full-cycle accounting.
• IFRS or ASPE knowledge is required.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, lookups) and strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end closing activities including journal entries.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and follow up on items.
• Analyze monthly results and communicate variances to stakeholders.
• Prepare monthly financial reporting packages and management analyses.
• Support intercompany transactions and cash flow forecasting.
• Participate in audits by providing supporting documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA designation (or in progress)

Tools

Excel (Pivot tables, advanced formulas)

IFRS/ASPE knowledge

Job description

Operating in the hospitality and restaurant industry for nearly 50 years, Gray Collection is an award-winning group of authentically local hotels and restaurants that offer travelers from around the world the experience of friendly luxury. Among our establishments are Maggie Oakes, Jacopo, Vieux-Port Steakhouse, Pincette, Bevo Bar+Pizzeria, Restaurant Gaspar, Terrasse le Perché, Terrasse William Gray, and Terrasse sur l'Auberge.

The Corporate Accountant is responsible for managing the full accounting cycle for a portfolio of operating entities within the group. This includes daily, weekly, and monthly accounting processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting. This includes the preparation of period-end financial reporting packages. The role requires strong attention to detail, ability to manage multiple priorities, and collaboration with internal teams to maintain financial integrity across properties.

RESPONSABILITIES

• Perform month-end closing activities, including the preparation and posting of journal entries.
• Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations and follow up on outstanding items.
• Review accounting accruals and other financial estimates to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial results.
• Analyze monthly financial results, investigate significant variances against budget and prior year, and communicate findings to relevant stakeholders.
• Support operational teams in their day-to-day activities by ensuring transactions are properly recorded, expenses are accurately coded, and financial-related operational procedures are followed.
• Provide managers with detailed financial analyses to enhance their understanding of business performance, trends, and key performance indicators.
• Monitor, analyze, and reconcile intercompany transactions, and resolve discrepancies between entities.
• Prepare sales tax returns, complete required government remittances, and monitor applicable tax instalment payments.
• Prepare monthly financial reporting packages and management analyses.
• Prepare and review cash flow forecasts for assigned properties and monitor variances.
• Participate in internal and external audits by preparing supporting documentation and responding to auditors' requests.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial processes and internal controls to enhance efficiency and the reliability of financial information.

• Assist with budgeting and forecasting for assigned properties.
• Support internal audits and ensure adherence to internal controls.
• Liaise with property-level teams to resolve accounting issues promptly.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA designation (or in progress) preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in full-cycle accounting, ideally in hospitality or multi-entity environments.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS or ASPE.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas, data lookup functions, and financial analysis).
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

BENEFITS

• Group insurance plan with telemedecine
• Group RRSP and DPSP (Deferred Profit Sharing Plan)
• 50% employee discount at all of our establishments for the employee and up to 3 guests
• Discounts with our business partners (transportation, wellness, leisure)
• Company culture that values employees
• Employee recognition events
• Growing company with opportunities for career development and personal growth

We thank you for your interest. Only individuals selected to be interviewed will be contacted.

*In this document, we have made an effort to use neutral language suitable for all individuals, regardless of gender. However, certain terms, job titles, and sentence structures may require us to use the masculine form as a neutral gender. We wish to inform you of this. As we prioritize an inclusive work environment, we welcome all individuals, regardless of gender, to apply.

*Knowledge of English (spoken) is required for this position due to the frequent and necessary interactions with an English-speaking and international clientele in a tourism environment and in close collaboration with several partner hotels. The incumbent must independently welcome, inform, and assist guests. Communication in English is essential to the performance of the duties, the quality of service provided, and, where applicable, safety requirements, and cannot reasonably be delegated to another employee.